Mesa Public School Hiring for Account Clerk Job at Mesa, AZ Full Time

Position

To assist assigned personnel by providing a variety of clerical and accounting tasks in processing department’s expenditures in compliance with district, state and federal accounting regulations.

Qualifications

• Equivalent of an Associate’s degree in accounting or equivalent accounting experience preferred; minimum two years bookkeeping experience
• Moderate proficiency in typing, with good accuracy; above average test battery; high math aptitude
• Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc)
• Ability to operate general office machines and equipment including calculator by touch
• Ability to establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with district personnel
• Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal); ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to organize, to prioritize and to meet deadlines with accurate attention to detail while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision

Essential Duties

• Assist Expeditor Liaison in developing and processing payment applications
• Establish and maintain records for the purpose of noting discrepancies and keeping track of monies and budgets
• Monitor and reconcile account balances to maintain accurate records to comply with district, state and federal policies and regulations
• Process requisitions, purchase orders and invoices including verification of correct budget codes for various account payable transactions to ensure accuracy and adherence to district, state and federal guidelines
• Research and reconcile discrepancies in requisitions, purchase orders or invoices to ensure accuracy and adherence to district, state and federal guidelines
• Prepare and/or assist assigned personnel in the preparation of financial reports as required by district, state and federal accountability
• Respond to inquiries and provide customer service to district personnel, vendors and general public; distribute mail
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

Marginal Duties

• Assist procurement specialists for the purpose of research and audit services
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities

Supervision

Expeditor Liaison

Director, Operations

Clerical Test required for this position – Application is considered incomplete and will not be eligible for consideration if clerical test results are not on file with Human Resources by closing date.

Clerical test administered on line:

Please submit your application and a link to our on line test will be emailed.
Testing takes approximately 35 minutes. (Data Entry test -10 minutes)

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.